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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

In order to compete as a small bank, we have been forced to keep higher-than-peer capital levels, so that our lending limit allows us to service local borrowers’ needs. If we were to have capital levels more in line with peer averages, we would barely be able to originate and keep mortgage loans of any size. . Capital Community Bank.

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Go-Jek = fintech?

CB Insights

Not looking to miss out on Southeast Asia’s digital leapfrogging are China’s internet giants, which have rapidly increased their investments in the region over the last two years (with more rumored). At risk are the region’s banks, insurers, and even local startups amid an aggressive land grab by larger players.

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12 Industries That Will Thrive Thanks To Millennials

CB Insights

To attract millennial clients, some old-school gyms are adapting their models to capitalize on the increasing popularity of the boutique studios. US health clubs have already rushed to capitalize on millennials’ devotion to self-improvement, with the volume of US health clubs increasing by 20% between 2011 and 2015.